Joining HIQA means becoming part of a team dedicated to professional growth, continuous learning, and meaningful contributions to the public interest. We take great pride in our work, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where our people can thrive. Our roles encompass developing standards, inspecting and reviewing health and social care services, providing accurate and reliable evidence to support health technology decision-making, and monitoring the quality of International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) centres.
Offers in 2025
Candidates placed on Panels in 2025
Diverse areas to work in across HIQA
Office locations across Ireland
If you are motivated, results-driven, and looking to make a difference, explore our current vacancies today. The Health Information and Quality Authority is an equal opportunities employer.
Current Vacancies
Location: Dublin, Cork and Galway
Closing Date: 5pm, Monday 23rd February 2026
Grade: Engineer Grade II
Directorate: Regulation Directorate
Tenure: HIQA intends to create a national panel for anticipated vacancies that may arise in the following locations: Cork office, Dublin office or Galway office. Successful candidates will be selected in accordance with their panel ranking and geographic location as determined by the operational needs of the organisation.
HIQA is recruiting an Inspector, Designated Centres for Older People for its Regulation Directorate.
The Inspector role operates as a member of a team of inspectors responsible for the regulation of designated centres for older people. The Inspector, Designated Centres for Older People will carry out all regulatory activities in accordance with HIQA’s policies, processes and procedures to determine compliance with legislation and national standards, report publicly on findings and respond appropriately when service providers do not meet requirements.
Location: Dublin, Cork and Galway
Closing Date: 5pm, Monday 16th February 2026
Grade: Engineer Grade II
Directorate: Regulation Directorate
Tenure: HIQA intends to create a national panel for anticipated vacancies that may arise in the following locations: Dublin office, Galway office and Cork office. Successful candidates will be selected in accordance with their panel ranking and geographic location as determined by the operational needs of the organisation.
Currently the following vacancies are available for immediate appointment:
Permanent (Galway office) & Fixed Term Contract (Galway office to April 2027)
HIQA is recruiting an Inspector, Designated Centres for People with Disabilities for its Regulation Directorate.
The Inspector role operates as a member of a team of inspectors responsible for the regulation of designated centres for People with Disabilities. The role Inspector, Designated Centres for People with Disabilities as advertised will carry out all regulatory activities in accordance with HIQA’s policies, processes and procedures to determine compliance with legislation and national standards, report publicly on findings and respond appropriately when service providers do not meeting requirements.
Additionally, HIQA intends to create a panel for anticipated vacancies that may arise in the Cork, Dublin and Galway Offices.
